'Identity'  - Samantha Qiao
19 April - 10 May

Samantha Qiao, a self-taught Chinese-Kiwi artist has dedicated over two decades to immerse herself in the culture and beauty of New Zealand to learn and paint in multi-medium e.g. watercolours, oils and acrylics. She has been drawing for 40 years as her artistic abilities were evident from an early age. Her paintings are created from her real life and surroundings for what she can see, feel and dream. She often pictures her paintings before starting and makes story-telling from her imagination. She loves exploring historical architecture and infusing her passion into her art. Her distinctive watercolour style captures cultural and historical essence, reflecting not only her growth as an artist but also her dedication to representing the rich local culture of New Zealand.